Overview
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This position is predominantly home based, but there is an expectation to attend meetings at our Salford office once or twice per month or where business needs are required. Our modern Salford office sits in an iconic waterfront location positioned on the historic Manchester Ship Canal.
What you will be doing
* Providing a procurement support function for clients and handling tender activity appropriate to category through to contract award.
* Taking an active role in developing the annual work plan and implementing policy, supplying to short and long-term category strategies.
* Reviewing, negotiating, re-negotiating and drafting contracts for cost optimisation and savings targets.
* Taking the lead across a complex high value project portfolio, building knowledge and expertise.
* Developing and improving key supplier relationships and explore new business opportunities.
* Working with clients to develop constructive relationships with operational contract managers, providing support to make sure effective delivery of outcomes.
What you’ll bring
* Experience of PCR 2015, EU/UK regulations and company policies, Provider Selection Regime and the New Procurement Act 2023.
* Experience of working in procurement, commissioning, bid writing or contract management team within the NHS/ Healthcare Sector/ Public Sector.
* Knowledge and skill in procurement process, (scoping, briefing, tendering, selection, contract negotiation, including service level agreements, and management of suppliers).
* Reporting and providing evidence to the procurement team of savings and benefits delivered through the effective management of the vendor base.
* Knowledge and experience in conducting market research.
* Validated analytic skills (analysis of information, interpreting and communicating findings).
It would be great if you had
* Working experience gained within the health sector and understanding of health contracts.
* CIPS level 4, working towards or willingness to achieve.
* Knowledge of Procurement ERP systems, eSourcing tools.
Additional details
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Location: Salford
Security Clearance Level: DBS
Internal Recruiter: Rachel
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and flexible benefits
We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. If you’re interested and need to work flexibly, please apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
Equality and recruitment information
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and identities. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum criteria.
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